"My first reaction was, you are such a nerd," said Gray's mother Zarinah Woods.

A school district spokesperson told WSB that "no decision has been made" about the commencement-speaking issue, which in these situations can mean "we didn't realize this would be a big deal and are going to to reverse our decision without admitting we're reversing our decision."

March 3 2015 1:39 PMThe “Most Pleasurable Portrayal of Libertarianism“ Bonus SegmentDavid, Emily, and John discuss what Parks and Recreation got right about government.Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and John Dickerson